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Why Does a Strong El Niño Not Always Lead to a Weak Indian Monsoon?
Why in News?
A recent analysis highlights that even a strong El Niño does not necessarily result in deficient southwest monsoon rainfall in India. A positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) can partly offset El Niño's adverse influence and help sustain favourable monsoon conditions.
What is El Niño?
- Definition: El Niño refers to the abnormal warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
- Nature: It represents the warm phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a coupled ocean–atmosphere climate phenomenon.
Impact on Atmospheric Circulation
- Walker Circulation: El Niño alters the normal tropical atmospheric circulation, potentially weakening convection and rainfall over the Indian region.
- Indian Monsoon: It is generally associated with below-normal southwest monsoon rainfall in India, although this relationship is not universal.
What is the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)?
- Definition: The Indian Ocean Dipole is a climate phenomenon characterised by differences in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern equatorial Indian Ocean.
Phases of IOD
- Positive IOD: The western Indian Ocean becomes relatively warmer than the eastern Indian Ocean.
- It often creates conditions favourable for Indian monsoon rainfall. - Negative IOD: The eastern Indian Ocean becomes relatively warmer than the western Indian Ocean.
- It can suppress rainfall over parts of India.
Relationship with ENSO
- The IOD can influence Indian monsoon rainfall independently of ENSO, although both climate phenomena may interact.
- A strong positive IOD can sometimes counterbalance the adverse influence of El Niño on India's monsoon.
Why Does El Niño Not Always Cause a Weak Indian Monsoon?
- Influence of Indian Ocean Dipole: A positive IOD can strengthen atmospheric conditions favourable for monsoon rainfall, partly offsetting El Niño's adverse effects.
- Changes in Atmospheric Circulation: Variations in Walker circulation and regional atmospheric convection can modify the influence of El Niño on rainfall.
- Regional Ocean Temperatures: Sea surface temperature anomalies in the Indian Ocean affect moisture transport and rainfall distribution over India.
- Intraseasonal Variability: Alternating active and break phases of the monsoon can significantly influence total seasonal rainfall.
- Interaction of Climate Drivers: The final monsoon outcome is determined by the combined influence of ENSO, IOD and other regional climate processes rather than by El Niño alone.
India Witnessed One of the Fastest Poverty Reductions: World Bank
Why in News?
The World Bank released its October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief for India, highlighting a substantial decline in poverty levels between 2011 and 2023. The report also draws attention to persistent challenges relating to income inequality, regional disparities and youth unemployment.
Key Findings of the World Bank Brief
A. Reduction in Monetary Poverty
- Lower Middle-Income Country Poverty Line ($4.20/day): The proportion of India's population living below this poverty line declined from 57.7% in 2011 to 16.1% in 2023.
- This reduction lifted approximately 496 million people out of poverty.
- Extreme Poverty ($3.00/day): The share of the population living in extreme poverty declined from 27.1% to 2.6% during the same period.
B. Decline in Multidimensional Poverty
- According to the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) estimates of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), India's multidimensional poverty declined from 53.8% in 2005–06 to 16.4% in 2019–21.
- The World Bank's MPI measure placed multidimensional poverty at 15.5% in 2022–23.
C. Persistent Wage Disparities
- Income differences among workers remain significant.
- In 2023, median earnings among the top 10% of workers were approximately 13 times those of the bottom 10%.
D. Regional Disparities
- A contiguous geographical belt extending from Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal accounts for approximately 57% of India's poor population.
- This highlights the concentration of poverty in certain regions despite overall national progress.
E. Youth Unemployment
- Youth unemployment increased from 14.6% to 15.9% between Q1 FY2026 and Q1 FY2027.
- The increase was particularly notable among rural young women.
Major Factors Contributing to Poverty Reduction
1. Economic Growth and Structural Transformation:
- Expansion of the services and manufacturing sectors.
- Infrastructure development and improved rural connectivity.
- Economic diversification and wider livelihood opportunities.
2. Expansion of Social Protection:
- Food subsidies and employment guarantees.
- Housing assistance and health insurance coverage.
- Welfare support to reduce household vulnerability.
3. Improved Access to Basic Services:
- Expansion of sanitation, drinking water and electricity.
- Greater access to clean cooking fuel.
- Improved financial inclusion, healthcare and educational facilities.
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Major Government Initiatives for Poverty Reduction |
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Area |
Major Initiatives |
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Employment and Livelihood Generation |
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural |
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Food and Nutritional Security |
National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013; |
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Housing and Basic Amenities |
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), |
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Healthcare and Financial Inclusion |
Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri |
Major Challenges in Poverty Reduction
1. Employment Insecurity:
- A significant proportion of India's workforce remains engaged in informal employment.
- Such employment is often characterised by low wages, irregular earnings and inadequate social security.
2. Persistent Income and Wealth Inequality:
- Concentration of land, capital, financial assets and quality educational opportunities limits social mobility.
- Unequal access to productive resources can reinforce intergenerational poverty.
3. Multidimensional Deprivation:
- Reduction in monetary poverty does not automatically ensure adequate nutrition, quality education or accessible healthcare.
- Deprivations in these areas can continue even when household incomes improve.
4. Gender Dimensions of Poverty:
- Women face unequal access to productive assets, formal employment, credit and decision-making opportunities.
- Unpaid care responsibilities further restrict their participation in the workforce.
5. Limitations in Poverty Measurement:
- Different poverty lines, indicators and methodologies produce different estimates of poverty.
- Monetary poverty measures alone may not adequately capture the multiple dimensions of deprivation.
High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat
Why in News?
The Government has announced the constitution of a High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat. The Committee is expected to submit its recommendations to the Government within six months.
Objectives of the Committee
The Committee will undertake a comprehensive review of India's banking sector, with a focus on strengthening its global competitiveness and preparing it for future challenges.
Its key objectives include:
- Developing a roadmap for creating globally competitive Indian banks.
- Promoting the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital innovation across banking institutions.
- Recommending safeguards to address emerging cybersecurity risks associated with technological advancements.
Other Terms of Reference
1. Human Resource Development:
- Suggest strategies for talent acquisition and capacity building.
- Develop a roadmap for creating a future-ready workforce for the banking sector.
2. Regulatory and Legal Reforms:
- Review the existing regulatory and legal frameworks governing banks.
- Assess banks' long-term capital requirements.
- Recommend policy measures to encourage greater private investment in the banking sector.
3. Priority Sector Lending (PSL) and Lead Bank Scheme:
- Review the existing Priority Sector Lending framework and Lead Bank Scheme.
- Assess their relevance and effectiveness.
- Examine mechanisms for improving coordination under these frameworks.
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Composition of the Committee |
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Chairperson |
Suresh N. Patel, former Central |
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Member |
Shirish Chandra Murmu, |
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Member |
N. S. Vishwanathan, |
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Member |
Padmaja Chunduru, former MD and |
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Member Secretary |
Joint Secretary (Banking), |
Global Competitiveness of Indian Banks
- According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, the four largest banks in the world are headquartered in China.
- Among Indian banks:
- State Bank of India (SBI) is the only public sector bank in the global top 100.
- HDFC Bank is the only other Indian bank featuring in the top 100.
NASA’s BioSentinel Mission
Why in News?
Yeast cells aboard NASA’s BioSentinel spacecraft showed no growth in four deep-space experiments. The failure was attributed likely to the cells having expired during prolonged pre-launch storage.
About BioSentinel
- Nature: A low-cost, six-unit (6U) CubeSat developed by NASA.
- Primary Objective: To investigate the effects of deep-space radiation on living organisms beyond the protective magnetic environment of Earth.
- Launch: Deployed in 2022 as a secondary payload aboard Artemis I, NASA's uncrewed flight test of the Space Launch System (SLS).
1. Orbit and Mission Profile
- Following a lunar flyby, BioSentinel entered a heliocentric orbit, i.e. an orbit around the Sun.
- It became the first long-duration biological experiment conducted in deep space.
2. Biological Experiment
- Model Organism: The spacecraft carried two strains of budding yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) in microfluidic cards.
- One of the strains was deficient in DNA repair.
3. Why was yeast selected?
- Yeast is a useful model organism for studying radiation-induced DNA damage.
- Its DNA damage and repair mechanisms share similarities with those found in human cells.
- This allows researchers to investigate how radiation affects cellular processes and DNA repair mechanisms.
4. Radiation Monitoring System
Linear Energy Transfer (LET) Spectrometer:
- Measures ionising radiation and characterises the energy deposited by radiation particles.
- Operates independently of the biological experiment.
- Provides information about the radiation environment encountered by the spacecraft.
Significance of the Mission
- Understanding Deep-Space Radiation: Helps investigate the effects of radiation beyond Earth's magnetic protection.
- Astronaut Safety: Radiation measurements can support the development of protective countermeasures for astronauts.
- Future Space Exploration: Findings are relevant to planning long-duration human missions to the Moon and Mars.
Punah Bharan Mobile Application
Why in News?
The Union Minister of Jal Shakti launched the Punah Bharan Mobile Application to facilitate scientific planning of groundwater recharge through the use of geospatial technology.
Development and Institutional Collaboration
- Developed by: Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N).
- In Collaboration With:
- National Water Mission.
- Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
- Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Key Features of the Application
1. Geospatial Data Integration:
- Uses multiple geospatial datasets, including rainfall, groundwater levels, groundwater yield, slope and drainage.
- Helps identify suitable groundwater recharge locations and plan appropriate interventions.
2. Identification of Recharge Zones:
- Enables users to identify potential artificial groundwater recharge zones within a radial distance of up to 3 km.
3. Web Portal:
- Provides village-level Artificial Recharge Structure (ARS) zonation maps.
- Offers GIS-based tools and thematic data layers to support groundwater recharge planning.
About BISAG-N
- Full Name: Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics.
- Nature: An autonomous scientific society.
- Registration: Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- Administrative Control: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Major Functions
- Technology development and management.
- Research and development in geospatial technology.
- Facilitation of national and international cooperation in the field of geo-spatial applications.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Architect of National Integration
Why in News?
The nation paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151st birth anniversary on 31 October, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day).
- Rashtriya Ekta Diwas: Instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in 2014.
Early Life and Political Role
- Popularly Known As: Iron Man of India.
- Birthplace: Nadiad, Gujarat.
- Political Position: Independent India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
Role in the Freedom Struggle
- Kheda Satyagraha (1918): Led the peasant movement against land revenue demands.
- Bardoli Satyagraha (1928): Led the agitation against increased land revenue demands.
- The women of Bardoli conferred the title 'Sardar' on him in recognition of his leadership. - Karachi Session of INC (1931): Presided over the Indian National Congress session.
- The session adopted resolutions on Fundamental Rights and the National Economic Programme.
Role in the Constituent Assembly
Sardar Patel chaired two important committees of the Constituent Assembly:
- Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas.
- Provincial Constitution Committee.
Contribution to Nation-Building
- Integration of Princely States: As head of the States Department, played a pivotal role in integrating more than 560 princely states into the Indian Union.
- The process involved the use of the Instrument of Accession and political negotiations. - Development of Civil Services: Regarded as the Patron Saint of the All India Services for his strong support for an independent and efficient civil service.
- Civil Services Day: Observed on 21 April to commemorate his 1947 address to civil service probationers at Metcalfe House, Delhi.
Honours and Legacy
- Bharat Ratna: Conferred posthumously in 1991.
- Statue of Unity:
- Located at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), Gujarat.
- Standing at 182 metres, it is the world's tallest statue.
- Built in his honour to commemorate his contribution to India's unity and integration.
Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha: Father of India’s Nuclear Programme
Why in News?
The birth anniversary of Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha was observed on 30 October. He is widely regarded as the Father of India's Nuclear Programme for establishing its scientific and institutional foundations.
- Award: He was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 1954 for his contributions to science.
Role in Establishing India’s Nuclear Programme
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR): Established in 1945 with support from the Tata Trusts.
- Created to promote advanced research in fundamental sciences. - Atomic Energy Commission (AEC): Played a central role in establishing the AEC in 1948.
- Served as its first Chairman. - Department of Atomic Energy (DAE): Became its first Secretary.
- DAE was established in August 1954 and placed under the direct charge of the Prime Minister. - Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET): Led the development of a major nuclear research centre at Trombay.
- It was renamed the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in 1967.
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
Why in News?
Researchers at the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) have identified CNGC13, a calcium channel protein that plays an important role in transmitting defence signals in plants during insect attacks.
About NIPGR
- Established in 1998 as the National Centre for Plant Genome Research.
- Renamed the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) in 2000.
- An autonomous research institution under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
- DBT functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology. - Research Focus: Plant genomics, Molecular biology, Genetics, Biotechnology.
- Location: New Delhi, India.
BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise 2026
- India is hosting the first-ever BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise at Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with participation from all seven BIMSTEC member states—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
- Theme: “Shared Seas, Shared Security and Shared Prosperity”.
- Background: The initiative was announced by PM Modi at 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand (2025).
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